Instead, opt for glass or ceramic containers whenever possible, says Woodruff. If you still own and want to use plastic ...

People are exposed when they breathe contaminated air or eat or drink foods that come into contact with the plastic, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Di(2-ethylhexyl ...

Baby foods like pureed vegetables, fresh meat and cereals were found to contain high quantities of plasticisers - chemicals that are added to plastic containers to make them durable and flexible.